Hi, my name is Patrycja, and I’m currently studying BA (Hons) Computer Animation Art and Design at Bournemouth University. I’m Polish and I came to the UK in September 2018 to study. Even though I’ve been here before on a school trip, actually living in England is completely different than what I expected. Even if… Read more » about Peculiar accents and politeness… Cheers!
“You alright?” Observations of an Indian in the UK
Hi everyone! I am Sujata from India and I am currently studying MA Media and Communication at Bournemouth University. In this blog I am going to talk about the various interesting facts I’ve learned about the UK since moving here. There have been lot of funny incidents that I’ve experienced which have given me a… Read more » about “You alright?” Observations of an Indian in the UK
Where do banks go on holiday? Observations from an Italian in the UK
Hi! I’m Lara Barusso, an Italian BA (Hons) Computer Animation Art Design course student at Bournemouth University. Here are a few of the interesting things I’ve experienced in the UK since moving here. In the year I have been in Bournemouth, I’ve noticed plenty of British strangeness! Something I was very surprised by at the… Read more » about Where do banks go on holiday? Observations from an Italian in the UK
History hidden everywhere
Within this year I have been lucky enough to be able to explore various cities within the UK and the surrounding areas. Also, after making friends with a Tourism student, I was able to aid her in her research of the UK. I even joined her to explore Bournemouth’s local history, much of which can… Read more » about History hidden everywhere
British culture through the eyes of an international student
Diana Pelino is from Italy and is studying BA (Hons) Computer Animation Arts and Design. In this vlog she tells us some fun facts about the British culture: the people, the tea and the English slang! Diana Pelino, Italy, BA (Hons) Computer Animation Arts and Design, 2017/18
Do they mean what they say?!
Kamila Bianchi is from Brazil and is studying MA 3D Computer Animation. In this vlog, Kamila points out some misconceptions she had regarding what English people say and what they actually mean. She clarifies some recurrent expressions and their meanings. Kamila Bianchi, Brazil, MA 3D Computer Animation, 2017/18
Pub Quizzes are also a good source of (dis) information!
I am Sugandha Bhandari from India, currently doing my Masters in Corporate Communication at Bournemouth University. During my time in the UK I joined a few of the popular pub quizzes and learned a few facts, which can be a good conversation starter. The London Eye – did you know that the London Eye is… Read more » about Pub Quizzes are also a good source of (dis) information!
A glimpse of the English culture
My name is Martina Gardeva and I am a Bulgarian postgraduate in MSc Tourism Management and Marketing. Maybe you are wondering what the culture here is like here and what the biggest stereotypes about England are. Well here is my list! The Full English breakfast One of the first typical English things that pop up… Read more » about A glimpse of the English culture